videographer

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• At heights

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Video production company

Level of expertise

• Operator
• Video editor

Tasks

• Determine filming sequence and camera movements
• Determine picture composition
• Operate video recording equipment
• Operate specialized camera
• Adjust focus, exposure, lighting and other camera settings
• Complete reports
• Label and record contents of exposed film
• Select and set up camera equipment to be used and attach lens, filters and film magazine to camera
• Test, maintain and store equipment

Area of specialization

• Photography
• Graphic design

Training specialization (creative and performing arts)

• Broadcast technology
• Cinematography
• Videography

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sound discrimination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week